Finance Analyst
Remote, Europe | Full-time
Responsibilities
- Collect and consolidate financial data from various sources, ensuring accuracy and consistency
- Maintain and update financial databases and systems, ensuring data integrity
- Analyse historical and current financial data to identify trends, variances, and key performance indicators (KPIs)
- Provide insights and recommendations based on data analysis to drive strategic decision-making
- Develop and maintain complex Excel-based financial models to support forecasting, budgeting, and long-term planning
- Utilise financial models to evaluate the financial impact of business decisions and scenarios
- Prepare detailed financial forecasts and projections to support business planning and operational strategies
- Monitor financial performance against forecasts, identifying and explaining variances
- Collaborate with IT, Back office and Accounting teams to support the integration of specialised accounting and budgeting software
- Ensure that financial data is accurately transferred and reflected in integrated systems
- Prepare comprehensive financial reports and presentations for senior management, board members, and other stakeholders
- Clearly communicate financial insights and recommendations through presentations, ensuring alignment with company goals
- Work closely with other departments to ensure alignment of financial objectives with overall business goals
- Act as a financial liaison to support cross-departmental projects and initiatives
- Ensure all financial activities comply with industry regulations and company policies
- Continuously seek opportunities to improve financial processes and controls
Requirements
- Ability to create financial models for forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis
- Strong analytical skills to interpret financial data and provide meaningful insights
- Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, macros, and financial functions
- Familiarity with data visualisation tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) and data analysis tools (e.g., SQL)
- Strong mathematical and statistical skills to analyse numerical data
Will be a plus
- Understanding of basic accounting principles (GAAP or IFRS)
- Experience with financial software such as BAS, QuickBooks, or other ERP systems
- Knowledge of financial statements, such as income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements
- Ability to prepare accurate and timely financial reports
- Familiarity with regulatory compliance and reporting standards
- Ability to perform variance analysis and financial performance evaluations
We offer
- 20 paid vacation days per year
- 10 paid sick leave days per year
- Public holidays as per the company’s approved Public holiday list
- Medical insurance
- Opportunity to work remotely
- Professional education budget
- Language learning budget
- Wellness budget (gym membership, sports gear and related expenses)